Tebogo Masire

Tebogo Masire is the former deputy commander^[1][2] and former commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). He assumed the post on November 1, 2006, succeeding Lt. Gen. Louis Matshwenyego Fisher.^[3]

Under his command, in March 2007, the BDF began recruiting females into military service,^[4] though Masire has emphasised that female recruits will not receive special treatment.^[5]

Preceded by Louis Matshwenyego Fisher

Commander of the Botswana Defence Force November 1, 2006 – July 2012

Succeeded by Gaolathe Galebotswe